Arsenio Dominguez

Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization @IMOHQ

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Always a pleasure to engage with the future leaders who will help turn IMO Conventions into regulations worldwide. A special honour to ring the ceremonial bell and open the 38th Academic Year of the International Maritime Law Institute. 🎓

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Malta has long been a historic maritime crossroads. Today, shipping itself stands at a crossroads. An important time and place to discuss how the changing geopolitical landscape is reshaping global shipping. #MaltaMaritimeSummit

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Celebrating 50 years of REMPEC in Malta. Honoured to open REMPEC's anniversary conference. Building on half a century of results, its mission remains vital: sustained regional cooperation, pollution preparedness and a shared commitment to protect the Mediterranean. #REMPEC50

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I am deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of five #seafarers during the rescue of the HONOUR 25 in Somali waters.
It is deeply troubling to hear, once again, of seafarers losing their lives simply for doing their jobs.
Read my full statement: https://t.co/SfEydQ1qsU

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Ending my short but productive Brussels visit on a high note with a pleasant exchange with DG MOVE's @MagdaKopczynska - reaffirming the EU's support for IMO processes, technical assistance initiatives and multilateralism.

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Excellent first meeting with Kajsa Ollongren. @EEAS_SecGen We discussed the ongoing threats to freedom of navigation and efforts to address them - from the recent @UN General Assembly to @EUNAVFORASPIDES and Djibouti Code of Conduct.

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Always a pleasure to be in the European Parliament and engage with TRAN and ENVI MEPs on IMO's work.

A lot of interest in ongoing IMO climate negotiations and the ETS revision, freedom of navigation, seafarer welfare and the dark fleet.

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First meeting with Deputy DG of @EU_MARE Kestutis Sadauskas. A shared focus: advancing #BBNJ implementation while building on effective IMO instruments, including #MARPOL Special Areas & Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas. #OceanGovernance

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Proud to present 'Safe Horizons', a new IMO-EC project close to my heart. Working to drive culture change and zero-tolerance against bullying and harassment of seafarers - onboard and beyond the ship.

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Where next for shipping's global vs. regional energy transition measures ? A constructive exchange with DG CLIMA's Kurt Vandenberghe on the IMO negotiations and the future of the EU ETS for shipping.

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At #UNGA81, @IMOSecGen Arsenio Dominguez had a message for world leaders on the Strait of Hormuz: "Do not use shipping as collateral in geopolitical conflicts, where innocent seafarers do not have a voice and when everyone else in the world will be negatively affected"

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Global maritime security requires strong international cooperation. At #UNGA, Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and I discussed the Strait of Hormuz and increased cooperation between @IMOHQ & UN Security Council members to protect seafarers and shipping.

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I’m here at the @UN General Assembly #UNGA81 where one of the main topics under discussion this week is global #maritimesecurity

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To the @GlobalCompact Ocean Investment Roundtable today: unlocking the #energytransition requires finance, port infrastructure, fuel availability + engagement beyond the transport sector. #IMO on track developing required frameworks

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Today in NYC I joined colleagues from the UN and capitals to address issues facing shipping today. At the @globalcompact we reaffirmed that IMO’s rules-based framework remains stable amid geopolitical disruption. Next: Law of the sea & freedom of navigation event hosted by 🇳🇴+🇸🇬

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WATCH #SDGLive | Strait of Hormuz: Navigating Disruption Through Multilateral Cooperation
@IMOSecGen Arsenio Dominguez joins UN leaders to discuss disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and how multilateral cooperation can help protect shipping, trade and access to essential goods.

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I opened IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes & Containers, marking recent tragic maritime incidents & the concerning global #maritimesecurity situation.
This week: safety provisions for new technologies & fuels & harmonized lashing software standards.
https://t.co/RgQXfjq8Ob

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Shaping a more inclusive maritime future‍⚓️

In Batumi, @IMOHQ SG @IMOSecGen & UNDP🇬🇪 Resident Representative @DougUNDP met with WIMA Europe to advance women's leadership & opportunities in maritime.

Supported by @DanishMFA, #GreenTransition project helps drive #GenderEquality.

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I met with Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on the margins of the Georgia International Maritime Forum. We discussed Georgia’s role in strengthening trade along the Middle Corridor, & the need to integrate maritime transport to make connectivity more efficient and resilient.

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I always make time to meet the next generation of #seafarers and maritime professionals. Fresh perspectives and plenty of ideas on the challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of shipping and seafaring.